Dear Difference Maker For you on this fall day, from the soothing words of author Kent Nerburn: "Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. We are all children of chance and none can say why some fields will blossom while others lay brown beneath the harvest sun. Care for those around you. Look past your differences. Their dreams are no less than yours, their choices no more easily made. And give, give in any way you can, of whatever you posses. To give is to love. To withhold is to wither. Care less for your harvest than for how it is shared and your life will have meaning and your heart will have peace." Each year as we travel up to the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire to see the fall foliage, I am reminded of Anita Baker's heart opening song, "You Bring Me Joy." Every October 1 marks the annual Pumpkin People contest in this area... it is my hope that they bring you as much JOY as they bring me! Area businesses and homeowners get into the fall foliage spirit and create unique, colorful and playful pumpkin people throughout the village of Jackson, New Hampshire and surrounding towns. There are pumpkinfests all over the United States and Canada. If you live in such an area, make it a point to get out and enjoy a pumpkin celebration during this beautiful harvest season. And in thinking about our International friends, we hope you enjoy taking in our harvest traditions and pumpkin people as much as we do. Reaching out ... |
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